Large Crystallized Copper

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Native copper comes in many forms and shapes. This is certainly one of the most spectacular LARGE CABINET specimens, that I have seen from the famous Mine Pine Mine of Michigan. The impressive arborescent form of this flattened piece is very sculptural, artistic and has a biomorphic shape. The crudely crystallized copper, with nice patina, looks like an animal standing up on its haunches with the long tail extending out behind. The small head and arms are definitely visible. Molten copper was deposited along bedding planes of the Nonesuch Shale and that is why specimens from this mine are typically flat. Few large ones, though, have this kind of aesthetics and branching large crystals! Valued highly....